Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Electricity And Chemistry (Section 8 - No. 30)
During the electrolysis of molten aluminum oxide, what happens to the oxide ions?
They are reduced to aluminum atoms.
They gain electrons at the cathode.
They lose electrons at the anode.
They remain unchanged.
Explanation
Oxide ions lose electrons at the anode and are oxidized to form oxygen.
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